Job Description

Brandon University is seeking Contract Academic Staff instructors in the School of Music to teach the following courses from September 3 to December 22, 2025 (Fall term) and/or from January 6 to April 25, 2026 (Winter term).

Course #

Course Title

Credit Hours

64/67:183 Aural and Keyboard Skills II 2 credit hours (Winter term)


64/67:282 Aural and Keyboard Skills III 2 credit hours (Fall term)


64/67:283 Aural and Keyboard Skills IV 2 credit hours (Winter term)


These courses are co-taught with another faculty member. The Contract Academic Staff instructor will be responsible for a subset of sight-singing, rhythm, dictation, and/or keyboard skills portions of each course, in consultation with the other faculty member.

Teaching schedule:

Aural/Keyboard Skills III and IV: Slot 2 (M/W/F - 9:30-10:20); Aural/Keyboard Skills II: Slot 4 (M/W/F - 11:40-12:30)

Qualifications

: Master's degree in music is required, Doctorate and/or relevant teaching experience preferred. Equivalent traditional/experiential career paths will also be considered. For more information on establishing a traditional/experiential equivalency, please contact Greg Gatien at gatieng@brandonu.ca. Preference may be given to applicants who are able to teach in both terms.

Salary

: $5,238 per 2 credit hour course

Application deadline:

May 31, 2025 or until position is filled



Applicants should send a cover letter, a statement of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Applicants should clearly identify which of the above-listed courses they are applying to teach. Please indicate which CAS posting you are applying to in the subject line of your email and/or in your cover letter. Send application by email attachment in a single PDF document of reasonable size to:



Greg Gatien, Dean, School of Music, Brandon University, c/o Bobbi White at white@brandonu.ca.



We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.




Issued May 21, 2025



Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.


We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.